These three glistening slices of beef will be the benchmark for anything beef-related I consume in the next few months.

Seared over a charcoal grill to a perfect medium rare with just a hint of red in the middle, you can still see the incredible layers of fat on the beef. It doesn't need it, but its served with a few condiments of salt, wasabi and lemon.

I liked dabbing just the tiniest dot of salt on the beef slice to elevate the umami of the meat even more. The wagyu literally just melts in your mouth to release a magically juicy, gamey flavor. Even the size and thickness of each slice was perfect to finish in just a few chews.